The Need
OUR KIDS HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSFORM THE OZARKS
Rural Area
Real Problems
Our area’s children are facing significant challenges. Specifically in the Ozarks, poverty, single-parent homes, and children in foster care are very prevalent issues. Our mission is to come alongside these kids by offering a Christ-centered mentoring program, nurturing the whole child - body, mind, and soul.
Howell County Residents
Persons Under 18 years of age
Households
Percentage of Households with Single Parents with Children
Percentage of Children Under 18 that Live in Poverty
Mind
Emphasizing mental wellness
& academic achievement
When kids learn mental resilience, have good school attendance, and practice good study skills, they can excel as they progress to the next grade level and be better prepared when life challenges them.
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Below are the metrics we will be looking at after a youth completes of our program.
ATTENDANCE
DISCIPLINE
GPA
% PASSED ALL CLASSES
% MADE ALL ABCS
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Our youth will participate in at least 4 mental wellness activities and 4 academic achievement exercises with their mentors or at an Ozarks Summit Ministries event.
Body
Engaging in
body movement
& financial exercises
Physical activity can help children improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, when kids engage in the process of understanding how money works and its value, they will be better prepared to manage their personal finances as they grow.
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Below are the metrics we will be looking at after a youth completes our program:
# of physical activities completed
# of Money Smart exercises completed
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Our youth participate in at least 4 forms of physical activity and 2 FDIC Money Smart exercises with their mentors or at an Ozarks Summit Ministries event.
Soul
Spiritual discipleship, serving our neighbors,
and engaging in fun activities
are what our souls need at their core.
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Below are the metrics we will be looking at after a youth completes our program:
# of kids who professed faith in Christ.
# of kids who attended church
# of service activities completed
# of fun activities completed
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Our youth will participate in at least 5 fun activities of choice and 1 service activity with their mentors or at an Ozarks Summit Ministries event.
All children in the program will be presented with a free Bible at orientation and the gospel will be shared at various points throughout the program.
